I met with Daryl Benson today, as he was autographing his latest book in Langley, BC, Canada. Daryl is doing a signing tour across British Columbia right now, just in time to enjoy some of the 2010 Winter Olympics action while around Vancouver. What I like about professional photographers is that they (usually) are nice guys, passionate about their craft, ready to talk and share their experience. Daryl is no exception: a nice down-to-earth, soft-spoken gentleman, who has gone all […]
I was strolling around in my favorite bookstore the other day and stopped by the ‘heavily discounted book’ table. There usually isn’t much there, other than books nobody wants, being sold at 60% of their original price. But this time, a large book with a bright red title caught my attention… The title read ‘Shoot’. I thought it could be a book about guns, or a book about photography. Well, it was a book about photography, as I confirmed by […]
My first encounter with David duChemin was with his book called ‘Within the Frame, The Journey of Photographic Vision’, a great reading that I keep close to my workspace, to remind me that what I know is always smaller than what I need to know. This book is a great resource for amateurs and aspiring professional photographers alike. David duChemin shares his personal experience as a photographer, from an aesthetic rather than a technical standpoint. I guess, it is […]
I recently read an article about Jordan Manley in American Photo Magazine. This man is an adventurer who can be found roaming the trails of Southern British Columbia, Canada, with a camera securely strapped to his body… Looking at his splendid photographs, you can tell the man is having fun, whether he is on his skis or his mountain bike! Like most people who have chosen to live by a mountain, the bike/ski combination gives you the opportunity to enjoy […]
Being a wine & spirit lover, I spend a lot of time at my local BC liquor store… Besides the obvious appeal for the place, I thoroughly enjoy their internal magazine, called ‘TASTE’. This magazine is not only a big ad for their products, it contains a lot of great information, like recipes and articles on winemakers or bartenders, for instance. The reading is great and the pictures too… (I’m sure you were wondering where I was going with my rambling!) The man is […]
I love photography and I’m always on the lookout for amazing photographers. The amazing photographer of the day is Kelly Castro. His stunning black & white portraits, in the ‘exteriors’ series, blew me away! The idea of all these portraits taken using the same lighting and processed in the same way is fantastic. The quality of the result is superb, giving you a super-contrasty and sharp portrait, that takes you by the guts!! Check out this series at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelco/sets/72157603876312247/ and check […]
Well, I said it before, but I love www.smashingmagazine.com ! Those guys always find the best stuff on the internet, and this time is no exception. They compiled a list of 35 beautiful photography websites, for us to get inspired and revamp our own website… Be inspired at http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/07/10/35-beautiful-photography-websites/. See you! Ghyslain